When Is Trifid Nebula (M20) Visible During the Year?

See how Trifid Nebula (M20) visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Trifid Nebula (M20) will remain visible until December 6, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Trifid Nebula (M20)

Based on the amount of time Trifid Nebula (M20) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, July 2027, May 2027.

Trifid Nebula (M20) Visibility Throughout the Year

Trifid Nebula (M20) visibility on 2026-09-07

M20 Visible from sunset until early morning

Trifid Nebula (M20) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Trifid Nebula (M20) rise	13:21
Moonset	14:56	15°
Sunset	17:27	29°
Civil sunset	17:55	30°
Trifid Nebula (M20) transit	18:05	30°
Twilight start	18:26	29°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	28°
Trifid Nebula (M20) set	22:49
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-6°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-51°

Track Trifid Nebula (M20) Position Throughout the Night

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Trifid Nebula (M20) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date